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How to Add Mods to Your ARK Survival Evolved Server

How to Add Mods to Your ARK Survival Evolved Server

Add mods to an ARK Survival Evolved server

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Mar 10, 2026

You can add Steam Workshop mods to your server to enhance the gameplay experience.

Find the mod ID

  1. Open Steam Workshop
    Open the Steam Workshop for ARK and find the desired mod.

  2. Copy mod ID
    You can find the mod ID in the URL of the Workshop page. Copy the number after ?id=.

Add mods to the server

  1. Open dashboard
    Open the dashboard of your server.

  2. Open settings
    Navigate to the Settings.

  3. Enter mod IDs
    Enter the mod IDs in the Mods field, separated by commas.

  4. Restart the server
    Save the setting and restart your server. The mods will be downloaded and installed automatically on startup.

Written byEmeraldHost Team
Last updated on Mar 10, 2026 Edit on GitHub

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